Just a 5-minute walk from Fukuoka City Subway’s Tenjin Station (天神駅), the Tenjin Central Park (天神中央公園) is a popular spot to adore the cherry blossoms in early spring. So when you visit Fukuoka in late March, take a stroll along the Naka River (那珂川) and experience a tunnel formed by 50 cherry trees! Being surrounded […]
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With a height of 234 meters, Fukuoka Tower (福岡タワー) is Japan’s tallest tower on the beach shore. From the tower’s observation deck, you can get a panoramic view of Fukuoka City and Fukuoka Bay. While the observatory is somewhat small compared to other towers, such as the Tokyo Sky Tree, the daytime and nighttime view is still
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Just a 30-minute drive from Hakata, Mt. Abura (油山) in Fukuoka is a great destination for those who enjoy nature and love to get up close to farm animals. Not only is there a 47-hector-wide farm that has around 400,000 visitors each year, but you can also hike through the mountain for stunning scenery and
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The Washio Atago Shrine (鷲尾愛宕神社) in Fukuoka is known as one of Japan’s Three Great Atago Shrine. Located on the top of a 68-meter-tall hill, the shrine is famous for its incredible sunrises, cherry blossoms, and night views. Although there is a range of things that you can pray for at Atago Shrine, the most unique thing
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In the middle of the busy commercial Tenjin area in Fukuoka City, the Kego Shrine (警固神社) is a completely different space. The time seems to flow differently in the precinct, making it a nice spot to get some quiet time from the bustle surrounding the shrine.
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Fukuoka is a city that is relatively laid back compared to other big cities in Japan. If you are looking to add a natural spot for a break from the eating and shopping in the city center, consider Nokonoshima (能古島)! This island boasts a seemingly endless field of flowers throughout the year as well as
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If you plan to visit Nokonoshima Island in Fukuoka, ensure Nokonoshima Island Park (のこのしまアイランドパーク) at the northmost of the island is on your itinerary. It is the most beautiful part of Nokonoshima. Especially with its breathtaking view of the flower fields and magnificent ocean as the backdrop, the park of 150,000 square meters has been
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If you are heading to one of Fukuoka‘s landmarks, Dazaifu Tenman-gū, you definitely won’t want to miss out on Dazaifu Monzen Machi, the approach to the shrine that is lined with Umegae Mochi rice cake makers, trendy boutique shops, and cafes! Because there are around 30 Umegae Mochi rice cake makers on the street, we
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If you are planning to visit Fukuoka Prefecture, Dazaifu Tenman-gū (太宰府天満宮) is the biggest shrine in the Kyūshū region and shouldn’t be overlooked. Together with the Kitano Temman-gū (北野天満宮) in Kyoto, they are the headquarters of the 12,000 Tenman-gū shrines in Japan! The god enshrined in Dazaifu Tenman-gū is the namesake of a lively riverside
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Japan is truly a place of impeccable beauty during the fall foliage season. The rich, vivid color has enchanted hundreds of thousands of tourists around the world, and many would love to travel back to the country for more picturesque scenery that can’t be found elsewhere in the world. So if you plan a trip
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